Engineering Specialist - Test - Assembly

Minimum Requirements:

Education:  High School Diploma.

Experience:

Knowledge of NVH principles, data acquisition, balancers, leak and EOL testers. PTA, WMA, Veri-tek NVH machine test software knowledge. Mechanical knowledge of axle assembly and gear manufacturing. Knowledge of internal combustion engine function.

Preferred Requirements:

Education: BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant field. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience:

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Previous experience as a Test Engineer or similar role. Familiarity with various testing techniques. Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS). Knowledge of quality standards and regulations. Great troubleshooting skills. Analytical mindset. Additional certification in Quality Assurance is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.   

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Daily review of quality indicators – REDCRS, pulls and repairs data to respond to customer concerns. Track concerns and review initial test results/data from all relevant test equipment, work with quality office on returned engines to review and analyze the defect in order determine root cause, and document improvement actions to test equipment. Conduct monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts. Verify test point trends and current limits to understand improvement/optimization opportunity.  Investigate or notify correct personnel of any unusual trends. Document any system changes as per quality procedures. Maintain completed Test Matrix for all test equipment. The matrix contains all current testing parameters/changes and should prioritize actions to address pass-thru items. For product changes, rerun defect testing for all affected components to verify containment. Assist Production and Quality departments in determining the root cause(s) of the top test stand rejects in the Regress areas.  Lead reject resolution meetings in addressing test stand top FTT concerns.  Provide Regress areas with a comprehensive suggested repair list, repair procedures. Assist Maintenance and Production in troubleshooting and repairing down test equipment. Investigate and implement corrective actions to address top availability issues. (I.E. faults and downtime). Maintain cycle times on test equipment ensuring stands are running at or below authorized cycle time. Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications and model code updates as required.  Handle model additions, data base changes, test program and sequence changes; implement modifications of new parameters and limits. Assist technicians with calibration of test stand instrumentation per schedule. Maintain 'Challenge Part' for EFTs and IPTs and all current calibration equipment.  Ensure daily testing on all stands is maintained as per DCP requirements.  Monitor part test status and assist Production with reaction to a rejected test. Use test stand software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation. Devise and maintain a suggested repair and repair tree data base for the operators on the floor. Daily provide Engineering Supervisor with Final and Main Control Test FTT reports and status of top rejects prior to production meeting. FTT data should be reviewed at the start-up and reported out at close-out meeting with the teams daily.